Japanese meaning of 日進月歩

Reading:
にっしんげっぽ (nisshin geppo)

English Translation:

Steady and rapid progress

Meaning & Cultural Context

Meaning:


Steady and rapid progress

Cultural Context:


Tech industry catchphrase, also in education and science writing.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• Noun phrase for steady progress; often with “の進歩.”

Trap for English Speakers

May be confused with rapid change.

Example

Basic Example

科学技術は日進月歩で進化している。

Science and technology are steadily and rapidly advancing.


Applied Example

AI技術は日進月歩で進化し、昨日の常識が今日には古くなっている。

AI technology is making Steady and rapid progress, turning yesterday’s common sense into today’s outdated knowledge.